.Business Subject Guide: Websites

Provides news and other data by industry.

All companies, foreign and domestic, are required to file registration statements, periodic reports, and other forms electronically through EDGAR. Anyone can access and download this information for free using EDGAR.

Provides access to a wealth of economic and business data collected by the US Federal Government.

Provides reports and statistics about the performance of the U.S. economy.

Provides reports and statistics on the U.S. labor market.

Provides credit ratings, research, tools and analysis that contribute to transparent and integrated financial markets. Register for a free account to get access to selected reports and other resources.

Offers a web based library of reusable and exchangeable management models for a community of MBA graduates, executives, academic scholars and management consultants.

Search over 42,000 public and 322,000 private companies worldwide. Find stock quotes and charts, news and press releases, financials and key competitors. Research compensation figures, biographies, and board relationships of key company executives. Read up-to-the-minute global sector and industry news.

An online information site that specializes in gathering, validating, and archiving freely accessible financial information, as well as providing investment tools for the serious investor looking for high-quality information. Useful for researching specific companies and economic trends.

The US federal government agency responsible for consumer protection and regulation of anti-competitive business practices.

A non-profit, non-partisan think tank that seeks to broaden discussions about economic policy to include the needs of low- and middle-income workers. Conducts research and analysis on the economic status of working America and produces reports that can be freely downloaded from the website.

Profiles many occupations, describing what they do, work environment, how to become one, pay, and more. Each profile also includes U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics employment projections for 2010–20.

An extensive listing of sources for statistical data.

Presents data from a survey conducted every three years by the Federal Reserve Board. Includes information on American families’ balance sheets, pensions, income, and demographic characteristics.

Vizala is an online database that is completely free and open. It would be the only site on the list that combines market research, demographic, economic, and industry data from many different sources and organizes the data for specific areas of interest.

Created by the International Business Center at Michigan State University, a web portal that connects international business professionals worldwide to a wealth of information, insights, and learning resources on global business activities.

A comprehensive source for information designed to assist U.S. businesses with international growth. Useful for researching global business markets and financial data relevant to international business.

The website enables importers and exporters to find trading companies, agents, international trade service providers and international trade market analyses and tips for exporting.

Brings together resources from across the U.S. Government to assist American businesses in planning their international sales strategies and succeed in today’s global marketplace. Includes access to Country Commercial Guides and other "Doing Business In" information.

Provides free reports assessing risk factors in countries around the world. AM Best is a full-service credit rating organization dedicated to serving the insurance industry.